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Frontstreet

Philipsburg, St. Maarten/St. Martin
Ranked #7 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Description: This crowded street is a popular tourist center for duty-free shopping.
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Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Front Street is the "place to shop' excellent Jewelry stores and a very good electronics store (Klass Electronics) US $ Duty & Tax free prices and remarkable customer service. More

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Lots of great shops and bargains. Freindly shop owners too! More

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Highland Village, Texas
Top Contributor
82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

If your first time to the caribbean, then definately visit front street and take it all in. Absent needing something specific or not being a big shopper, the shops and restuarants are the same thing you find in any large caribbean port. No parking is the biggest draw back if you are staying on the island. So even though nice... More

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Lunenburg, Massachusetts, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I love the culture of the store fronts on Front Street. The little shops are so quaint, and the store people don't bother you as you browse. Some of the store sales people on the streets offering % off coupons are a little annoying, but they take no for an answer. More

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Orlando, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

not available when there are no ships in town, nice shopping and good places to eat, the Green House and Chesterfields where the Cruise Ships unload are great choices More

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Thornton Cleveleys, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I was in St. Maartin's the last week in april. I went into Ray's jewelers just to have a look! I was interested in a triple diamond ring. I negotiated what I thought was a good price left the island and when I got back to England I took the ring into my jewelers to get a valuation.. I am... More

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Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The place is a pretty tawdry cruise ship port. Bland and full of endless jewelry stores with their full complement of Indian help who shadow your every move in the store. My gf was looking forward to the jewelry stores but after 1/2 a day of looking, left disappointed without serious interest in anything. I'm giving three stars because it... More

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New Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

You can get a chair and beers for as little as $10 and there are restaurants available to enjoy More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Hundreds of shops and bars. Very busy place especially when the cruise ships are in port. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Lots of beautiful high-end jewellery. Didn't like the hard sell tactics. More

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